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ZIP Code 68637

Wheeler, Nebraska

FIPS 68637

Juniper

ZIP Code 68637 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$160,700

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.2

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

317

Median Age

63.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$160,700

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,283

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.18

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$493

Lower than 76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

27.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

170.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

26.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.2

Higher than 78%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 68637: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68637?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68637 is $160,700, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68637?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68637 is $1,283, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68637 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68637 cost about 2.18× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68637?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68637 is $493 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68637?
ZIP Code 68637 averages 47.8°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 13.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68637 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68637's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.2 (higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →